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February 23, 2018

Cardio and weight lifting equipment is great, but often times a lot of your fitness routine will take place away from the machines and on the mat. Foam rolling, stretching, and other flexibility training is an important (and very beneficial) aspect of any good workout plan. So, if you are working out with us in

February 15, 2018

When is the right time to start swim lessons? This is a question many parents find themselves asking. At MIT Recreation, we believe that as early as 6 months of age is a good time to start introducing your child to the water and pool environment. For infants (18 months old and younger), this time

February 5, 2018

Rowing: it’s not just for early mornings on the Charles River (although we love doing that too!). This cardio/strength combining exercise is easier to get the hang of than you might think, and comes with a host of benefits. If you haven’t added rowing to your workouts yet, here are the five reasons we recommend

February 1, 2018

Our Boxing Conditioning class is always a great workout, and a fun time! See for yourself in this quick, behind the scenes, time-lapse film: If you have never tried boxing before, there are plenty of great reasons to consider adding it to your fitness routine. This full-body workout can be a great way to de-stress,

January 12, 2018

If you have ever wondered just what goes on inside our CrossFit One-X classes here at MIT Recreation, this quick time lapse film will give you a sneak peek! CrossFit can seem a little intimidating at first, but the truth is that classes are designed to help you, individually, reach your next level in fitness.

December 22, 2017

Traveling is not always great for your workout routine. Long drives or flights and guest or hotel room accommodations can mean a lot of time spent doing, well, not much. Not to mention, travel often brings you far from your gym. But no matter how far from home (or campus) you roam, we have you